The deployment corresponded to two systems made of a set of devices and prototypes, installed in the region of Batalha. The deployment also included the DemoLab, which is a laboratory demonstrator.

Installed systems in the Batalha region

The region of Batalha holds a distribution grid – operated by EDP Distribuição – which presents a deficit regarding the quality of service (QoS) key performance indicators. The goal of Monitor BT project is to deploy automation and control features down to the LV distribution grid, aiming at improving its quality of service and of energy, comprising grid safety, grid resilience and grid status awareness.

DEMO 1 – Secondary Substation

An internal view of the PT011 secondary substation, comprising the Distribution Transformer Controller (G Smart) by Efacec, as well as the RF Mesh enabled LV / Public Lighting Sensors and the RF Mesh Gateway, by INOV.

A view of a pole mounted RF Mesh enabled Sensor for LV grids and Public Lighting circuits, by INOV.

DEMO 2 – Secondary Substation

An internal view of the PT093 secondary substation, comprising the Distribution Transformer Controller (G Smart) by Efacec, as well as the RF Mesh enabled LV / Public Lighting Sensors and the RF Mesh Gateway, by INOV.

Two views of a distribution cabinet, comprising a RF Mesh enabled LV Sensor, by INOV.

A view of a pole mounted RF Mesh enabled Sensor for LV grids and Public Lighting circuits, by INOV.

The DemoLab

The DemoLab serves the purpose of demonstrating the algorithms for voltage regulation, aiming at mitigating the impact of PV micro-generation on LV grid assets.